Can BOTOX® Reduce Crow’s Feet?

Does BOTOX® work well for crow’s feet? Our Newtown, PA-based The Well Lounge team says that the short answer is yes! In fact, we often recommend this treatment for people who want to reduce this very common sign of aging.

Crow's feet are fine lines and creases caused by repeated muscle contractions in the eye area, such as those involved in squinting or smiling. While these wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, they can be treated with BOTOX®, a popular cosmetic injectable that can temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

But how exactly does BOTOX® work to reduce crow's feet? Let's take a closer look.

What Is BOTOX®?

BOTOX® is a cosmetic injectable made from botulinum toxin, a chemical that can temporarily relax muscles. When injected into the skin, BOTOX® works by blocking the signals that are sent from the nerves to the muscles, which can prevent the muscles from contracting. This can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, including crow's feet.

How Does BOTOX® Reduce Crow's Feet?

As we age, our skin loses elasticity and becomes more susceptible to wrinkles and fine lines. Crow's feet are particularly common in the eye area because the skin is thin and delicate, and because we use our eye muscles so frequently throughout the day. BOTOX® can be an effective treatment for crow's feet because it works by relaxing the muscles that cause these wrinkles.

When BOTOX® is injected into the skin around the eyes, it blocks the nerve signals that are responsible for muscle contractions. This can prevent the muscles from contracting, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The effects of BOTOX® typically last for several months, at which point the muscles will gradually begin to contract again, and the wrinkles will reappear.

Is BOTOX® Safe for Crow's Feet?

BOTOX® is a safe and effective treatment for multiple areas of the face, including moderate to severe crow's feet. It has been approved by the FDA specifically for this cosmetic use, as well as others.

Learn more about wrinkle relaxers and treatments for crow’s feet and other wrinkles from our team at The Well Lounge. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.

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How Do Facial Fillers Improve the Appearance of Scars?

How do you fill deep scars on your face? Our Newtown, PA-based The Well Lounge team knows that scars can be a frustrating cosmetic concern for many people, especially when they are in highly visible areas. Happily, there many treatments available to reduce the appearance of scars, including hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory facial fillers.

Here are some of the ways these injectables can help to reduce scars.

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Scars

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found in the body and is responsible for keeping skin hydrated and plump. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane® and Juvéderm®, are commonly used in cosmetic treatments to restore volume and improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, hyaluronic acid fillers can also be an effective treatment for scars.

When hyaluronic acid fillers are injected into the skin around a scar, they can help to improve the appearance of the scar by filling in the depressed or sunken areas. This can help to smooth out the skin and reduce the visibility of the scar.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are a temporary solution, and the effects typically last for several months—or even years—before additional injections are needed. They provide natural-looking effects that can help to improve the appearance of scars without looking overdone or artificial.

Biostimulatory Facial Fillers for Scars

Biostimulatory facial fillers, such as Sculptra®, are another type of injectable filler that can be used to improve the appearance of scars. Biostimulatory fillers work differently from hyaluronic acid fillers in that they stimulate the body's natural collagen production processes.

Collagen is a protein that is essential for healthy skin, and as we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin.

These fillers can help to stimulate the body's natural collagen production, which can improve the appearance of scars by filling in depressed areas and improving skin texture. These injections provide longer-lasting results than hyaluronic acid fillers, with effects that can last up to two years or more.

Like hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulatory fillers are a non-surgical treatment that can be administered in our office.

Contact our team of injectors at The Well Lounge for more information about the benefits of facial fillers, as well as more options for treating scars. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.

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Welcome Jade Purcell, WHNP-BC to The Well!

Jade Purcell, WHNP-BC

Welcome Jade! Our newest Nurse Injector to join The Well Lounge! Read on to learn more about Jade, her education, experiences, and passion in health + wellness. 

 

Passion for Women’s Health

Jade is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC). She received her degree from Drexel University in 2020. Before earning her Master’s in Nursing, Jade earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) when she graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University in 2011. In 2011, Jade’s nursing career began on the Labor and Delivery floor at Hahnemann hospital. She continued working as a floor nurse in Labor and Delivery at Hahnemann, Abington Jefferson, and Thomas Jefferson through 2020. Currently, Jade works as Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrical Triage at Abington Jefferson.

“I teared up at my first delivery and I still tear up from time to time when I get the chance to be in the delivery room! Women’s Health is more than my passion, it’s part of my heart. 

The main drive for continuing my education and becoming a Nurse Practitioner was to help women really know and understand what is happening with their bodies. That way they can find the right pathway or treatment options that will help them to feel their best.”

Holistic Approach

Jade has a holistic approach to overall Women’s Health and medicine. She recognizes common solutions suggested in healthcare can be very limiting and sometimes even harmful. Jade wants to expand the conversations on women’s health, sexual health, hormone balancing, postpartum, postmenopausal and more.

“I believe education is empowerment. I love to help women understand what’s happening with their bodies and explaining why so they can find their best treatment pathway. Women deserve to feel like their best selves, and feel supported with multiple methods for overall health. I want to be an advocate to educate women on their health and medical options.”

Medical Aesthetics

Jade’s interest in medical aesthetics grew from her core belief how women deserve to feel like their best selves. Medical Aesthetics gives all patient’s the opportunity to enhance their natural beauty + see their best selves on the outside, while they feel like their best selves on the inside. Jade’s holistic health approach also adores and honors the role physical appearance plays in mental health.

“Whether it is making people feel more beautiful externally with injectables, such as neurotoxins, filler, or amazing medical grade skin care, or helping them to feel amazing on the inside with hormonal support, improving their sexual health, or micronutrient testing and IV infusions. It’s so important to take the time and to take care of our whole body to really feel our best! Being able to help people feel like the very best version of themselves is the best job in the world.”

Personal + Family Life

Jade and her husband, Ryan, have three beautiful children, Charlotte, Anthony, and Jase; and, they’re expecting a baby August 2023. When asked about her hobbies, Jade laughed with “I have three kids?” But it’s true! She loves to spend time snuggled up with her family. In Summer, Jade and her family love being down the Jersey Shore. The ideal date night for Jade and Ryan is described as “chill, maybe dinner, possibly a movie. Hopefully a cheesy RomCom!”

“I am so excited to be part of The Well Lounge family, it is truly the best place ever and I get to work with the most amazing, talented, and badass women! It’s such an amazing place with the best vibe, so come over and see us for some Botox or filler or get a facial or laser!”

We are so excited to welcome Jade as an aesthetic injector on The Well Lounge team! Fill out the form below to book an appointment with her!

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Jawline Enhancement with VOLUX Filler

The Well Lounge is looking for models for jawline enhancement treatment, showcasing snatched VOLUX filler results. VOLUX is the newest filler from Allergan Aesthetics’ Juvèderm collection. Specifically created for Jawline Enhancement to instantly add shape + definition to the Jawline while also lifting the area.

Models are an integral part of aesthetics treatment expansion. As a thank you for being our model, models selected will receive services and products complimentary. The value of this injectable treatments is $4k+.

 

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How Can Facial Fillers Help You Look Your Best for the Holidays?

Many of the wrinkles that develop on the face occur because of a loss of collagen that’s associated with aging or damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight, air pollution, cigarette smoke, and other factors. With the festive season at hand, it’s only natural that you’ll want to put your best face forward, so many patients are seeking treatments to help them look their best for holiday parties and vacations. With this in mind, it’s common to wonder: If you want to enjoy the season to the fullest, can you have filler before going on holiday? Our Newtown, PA-based team explains what you should know about the benefits of these treatments and how to achieve optimal results.

Injectable facial fillers can be an ideal way of restoring smoother, less wrinkled skin if you are frustrated with pesky wrinkles or loss of facial contours. These injections are substances introduced beneath the surface to add plumpness or lift to thinning or deflated areas where creases and hollows have formed. Considering their versatility, they are a quick, simple way to prepare for the holidays—which is certainly appealing to anyone stressed by a busy schedule!

If you have a special holiday party or event coming up, be sure to schedule fillers at least two weeks in advance to allow plenty of time for any bruising or swelling to subside. The results last for six months or more, so if you get them done in December, you will enjoy the results well into the new year.

Fillers injected into the undereye area can help create a more alert appearance, while fillers such as VOLBELLA® create a firmer, more youthful, and smoother appearance for the lips. VOLUMA® is a thicker filler that can restore lifted, rounder cheeks for a more balanced face. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as these have the advantage of adding volume that is visible right away with minimal side effects and downtime

Contact our team at The Well Lounge for answers to questions about how aesthetic treatments can fit in with the holidays. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation and discuss skin rejuvenation options for the season.

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What Can You Do to Make Cellulite Less Visible?

Cellulite is a very common skin condition. Despite the fact that up to 90 percent of all women (and 10 percent of men) will develop it to some degree, it has remained difficult to effectively treat, With that in mind, patients often ask us: “What reduces the look of cellulite?” In Newtown, PA, our team at The Well Lounge offers advice to help minimize the telltale dimpling. First, it’s important to understand what causes it.

Cellulite is a harmless, but often frustrating condition known for causing dimpled or undulating areas on the body, especially on the thighs, buttocks, hips, abdomen, and upper arms. It is sometimes referred to as cottage cheese skin or orange peel skin.

There’s a popular misconception that cellulite is caused by excess fat, but the truth is that anyone can get it regardless of how slim or healthy they are. That said, fat does play a role. The dimpling is caused by the relationship between the underlying structure of skin and the fat stored there. There are fibrous bands of collagen that tether the surface of the skin to the underlying muscle. Fat can build up in between these bands, pushing against the surface of the skin instead of spreading outward, ultimately creating an uneven appearance anywhere the tension causes the bands to pull down and create a pucker.

The ideal way to address cellulite is to relieve the tension, but there are also other ways of minimizing the appearance of the dimples.

QWO®

Since cellulite is caused by an interaction between bands of collagen and fat, topical skin care products that only affect the surface of the skin usually won’t be very helpful for reducing cellulite dimples. Unlike these products, QWO® is injected directly into treatment area, where its formula targets the bands themselves. As the collagen weakens and breaks down, the tension releases, and the surface appears smoother and more uniform.

Caffeine Creams

Topical products won’t just completely get rid of cellulite, but caffeine creams can temporarily smooth, tighten and soften skin.

Fake Tanners

A tan can certainly help to camouflage cellulite if you have fair skin, but we don’t recommend using sun exposure to darken your skin, since too much exposure to UV rays can weaken the fibers of the skin, making the cellulite look worse and causing other skin problems. Apply a self-tanning lotion all over the body instead of getting a real tan.

The Well Lounge team can explain more about ways to hide or reduce dimpled skin. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to request an appointment with us if you would like to learn more about cellulite reduction treatments like QWO®.

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Can BOTOX® Prevent Wrinkles?

Can BOTOX® really be preventative? Our Newtown, PA-based team at The Well Lounge believes that the injectable can indeed be a good option for patients who want to maintain a youthful appearance instead of simply waiting for wrinkles to form and addressing them then.

If you’ve ever wondered how some people always seem to have such a youthful appearance, it could be more than just their genetics. They could be using preventative BOTOX® to preserve radiant, wrinkle-free skin for as long as possible.

BOTOX®, which is the brand name for an injectable wrinkle treatment that contains a chemical called botulinum toxin, is famous for its ability to effectively reduce many of the facial wrinkles that are associated with facial expressions. The injectable temporarily prevents nerve signals that cause specific contractions, so the muscles remain relaxed instead of moving. The face looks smoother as a result. The goal is to relax overly expressive muscles so that the skin doesn’t crease up as much.

Along with softening existing wrinkles, there’s also a growing number of patients who want to use the injections as a way of stopping future wrinkles from forming in the skin.

It's often easier to prevent the effects of aging before they’ve occurred than to try to reverse them after they have become etched into the skin. Preventative BOTOX® is a way of avoiding the formation of lines and wrinkles rather than using it as a corrective treatment for lines that have already developed. As a preventative measure, the treatment is used on the first signs of faint expression wrinkles on the face before they become more pronounced. This can be ideal for a young candidate who has a very expressive face, family members who have an excessive number of dynamic wrinkles, or very thin and fine skin that makes wrinkles or deep wrinkles later in life very likely.

Patients often choose to get preventative BOTOX® in their mid-20s to early 30s. However, the best age for you depends on your skin condition. In rare cases, it could be recommended for someone under the age of 25.

If you have no visible wrinkles, you don’t need wrinkle injections—but if you already have deep wrinkles, then you need corrective BOTOX®. Preventative treatments fall in the middle between those two!

Contact our team at The Well Lounge if you would like more information about how preventative BOTOX® works. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.

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How Long Do Facial Fillers Last?

Facial fillers are one of the most popular options for restoring volume and lift to improve the contours of the face or reduce wrinkles. They’re primarily used on the center and lower areas of the face to reduce etched-in lines, but can also be used for other purposes, such as volumizing thin lips and sculpting more defined cheeks. One of the possible drawbacks of facial fillers is that they are temporary and will eventually dissolve once they are metabolized in the body, so patients are often concerned about how much maintenance will be needed. With that in mind, a question we receive often from patients is, “What affects how long fillers last?” Our Newtown, PA-based team has some advice for anyone who is thinking about having these cosmetic treatments.

The skin on our face becomes more fragile and likely to wrinkle as we age because it contains less collagen and elastin, two of the most important proteins for preserving the skin’s structure. We also lose fat and some bone density from the face. These changes contribute to a more deflated appearance as we age.

While some people accept these changes to their skin, others are bothered by them and seek out topical skincare products or other in-office cosmetic treatments to restore a smoother, younger appearance.

Facial fillers are substances that add fullness beneath the skin to reduce the depth of wrinkles or augment certain areas, often “taking the place” of collagen or bone with their volume.

As with any other cosmetic treatment, individual results for facial fillers vary. In general, some fillers have a lifespan of six to 12 months, while others can last for several years. The type of filler you use will impact how long its lifespan is, as will the area where it is used on the face, how much of it is injected, and the speed at which your body metabolizes it. The midpoint of the expected duration of the filler is when you will typically notice a decrease in volume as the filler is gradually metabolized.

If you want answers to more questions about fillers and other treatments, The Well Lounge can provide further information. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to book an appointment if you’re ready to get started.

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